Golden Shovels and Soaring Taxes: The Grand Irony of Augusta County's New Courthouse Ceremony
Written by: Sam Orlando Golden Shovels, Skyrocketing Taxes VERONA, VIRGINIA – On a day that seemed ripe for satire, the elite of Augusta...
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Mar 15
Amtrak Intelligence Unit’s Quest for Non-Existent Employees: A Mystery Unfolds at Staunton Station
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VA - In a bewildering twist of events that could rival the plot of a quirky detective novel, the...
Mar 15
From Murder to Mandamus: Exposing Augusta County's Web of Lies and Illicit Affairs
Written by: Michael Phillips Breaking Through News Sues Augusta County for Another FOIA Violation AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In Augusta...
Mar 13
Augusta County Wins FOIA Follies Award Over Use of "No FOIA" Tag to Hide Emails
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA – The spotlight's on Augusta County, Virginia, this award season, but not for any...
Mar 12
Trivial Pursuits: How an Augusta County Traffic Court Interfered with the Cory Bigsby Murder Trial
Written by: Michael Phillips HAMPTON, VIRGINIA - In the heart of Hampton, Virginia, the murder trial of Cory Bigsby, accused of the...
Mar 12
Reporter Assaulted During Coverage of Cory Bigsby Murder Case Leads to Legal Battle
Written by: Sam Orlando HAMPTON, VIRGNIA – In a disturbing incident that underscores the increasing challenges faced by journalists,...
Mar 11
Craigsville Comes Together Amid Boil Water Notice, Prison Distributes Drinkable Water to the Town
Written by: Sam Orlando Augusta Correctional - From No Water to Providing Water CRAIGSVILLE, VIRGINIA - In a display of solidarity and...
Mar 11
2024 Election Showdown: Biden vs. Trump, with Smith? Analyzing the Special Counsel's Impact
Written by: Sam Orlando An American Election Like No Other Looms STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In the unfolding drama of American politics, Jack...
Mar 10
Former American Prison Inmate Eyes Haitian Presidential Bid Amid National Turmoil
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In a dramatic twist to Haiti's ongoing political saga, Guy Philippe, a figure with a...
Mar 8
Biden's "Come to Jesus" Remark Sparks Debate on Cultural Sensitivity in Diplomacy
Written by: Sam Orlando A Hot Mic Faux Pax DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - In the aftermath of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, a...
Mar 6
Divided States of America? Nearly a Quarter of Americans Support Secession and Independence from the USA
Written by: Sam Orlando Nearly 1/4th of Americans Support Breaking Up STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In an unprecedented reflection of the nation's...
Mar 6
Craigsville Faces Water Crisis: Schools, Residents, and Prison Affected
Written by: Sam Orlando No Water Pressure Turns Into No Water at all for Craigsville Residents CRAIGSVILLE, VIRGINIA - In the small town...
Mar 6
Class Action Lawsuit Accuses First Bank and Trust Company of Unfair Overdraft Fees
Written by: Sam Orlando Federal Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Bank Charged Fees Not Owed ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - In a significant legal...
Mar 5
Heroic Hound Finds Safety After Traffic Crash: Aries' Remarkable Journey to Doggy Daycare
Written by: Sam Orlando CLAWSON, MICHIGAN - In an extraordinary display of canine intuition and bravery, Aries, a 4-year-old pit bull lab...
Mar 5
Tensions Rise as Russian President Outlines Potential US Targets in Nuclear Standoff
Written by: Sam Orlando Russia's US Attack Plans Discussed by Putin AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In an unprecedented and unsettling move,...
Mar 3
VA Attorney Launches "No Attitude, No Answers" School Campaign to Educate Students About Their Rights
Written by: Michael Phillips Empowering Virginia's Youth: The "No Attitude, No Answers" Campaign NORFOLK, VIRGINIA — Virginia-based...
Mar 3
Caught on Camera: How Citizen Oversight is Challenging Corruption in the Augusta Sheriff's Office
Written by: Ismael Barrios and Sam Orlando Augusta County Deputy Convicted of Beating Two People Recording Him at a Traffic Stop...
Mar 2
The Little Company That Could: L-W Auburn Co.'s Valiant Crusade Against the United States Postal Service
Written by: Sam Orlando ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA – In what could only be described as a David vs. Goliath battle, L-W Auburn Co., a...
Mar 2
$2.5 Million for a Tumble Over a Rug: The Pricey Stumble at Smokey Bones
Written by: Sam Orlando A "Bunched Up" Rug's Revenge ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - In a tale that reads more like a cautionary fable about the...
Mar 1
Inmate Files Federal Lawsuit Against Red Onion State Prison Over Medical Neglect
Written by: Sam Orlando ROANOKE, VIRGINIA – Jules Moultrie, an inmate currently housed at Wallens Ridge State Prison, has filed a lawsuit...
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